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Mum’s anguish over son’s ‘endless’ prison sentence

James Lawrence threatened someone with a fake gun in 2006 and is still in prison.

Charles Manson spoke of more killings in prison tapes

In newly released audio featured in a documentary, Manson appears to speak about previously unknown killings.

Diddy called witnesses from prison, prosecutors say

The star is accused of paying inmates for their phone privileges, and trying to influence witnesses.

New plans unveiled for early prisoner release

The Scottish government is proposing to lower the minimum term served by prisoners who are on short sentences.

Would removing foreign prisoners ease pressure on jails?

The government is hoping to pass emergency legislation to let out prisoners early to ease overcrowding.

Archegos’s Bill Hwang sentenced to 18 years in prison

Former Wall Street trader was convicted of fraud and manipulation in scheme that resulted in big losses for banks

Business - Financial Times - November 20

Former Wall Street investor sentenced to prison over massive fraud

Hwang was found guilty of fraud in a case that cost Wall Street banks billions of dollars in losses.

Backlog of prisoners needing tags 'back to normal level', says minister

Probation officers had told the BBC offenders were recalled to prison as tag fitters were not available.

Prison layouts reportedly leaked on dark web in data breach

The Ministry of Justice said it is "aware of a breach of data to the prison estate" and has taken "immediate action".

Prison for plotter in scheme to kidnap German health minister

World - Yahoo News - 5 days ago

Biden’s easy case for clemency: prisoners in home confinement

This group of people has proven to be trustworthy and safe in our society.

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

New law on early release of prisoners is passed

Most prisoners serving less than four years will now be released after serving 40% of their sentence, rather than 50%.

3 Americans freed as part of prisoner swap with China

The White House said Wednesday it had secured the release of three Americans who had been detained in China as part of a prisoner swap with Beijing. A spokesperson for the National Security Council ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

China Releases Three American Prisoners in Swap With U.S.

The releases were part of a complex series of deals the Biden administration has reached to bring home U.S. citizens from countries with which the U.S. has an adversarial relationship.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago

Three Americans released in US-China prisoner exchange

The exchange was reportedly months in the making, and included the release of at least one Chinese citizen in US custody.

What's behind the U.S.-China prisoner swap

The White House announced a deal with China Wednesday to free Mark Swidan, Kai Li and John Leung, who the U.S. considered wrongfully imprisoned. CBS News political reporter Taurean Small has more ...

Three Americans released by China in prisoner swap

Three Americans were safely in U.S. custody after a rare prisoner swap between the U.S. and China. An American official said the U.S. turned over two Chinese nationals in return for the release of ...

China Journalist, Dong Yuyu, Is Sentenced to Prison for Espionage

Dong Yuyu, who has written articles critical of the Communist Party, was arrested in 2022 while having lunch with a Japanese diplomat.

World - The New York Times - Yesterday

Middle East crisis live: protests in Israel after Benjamin Netanyahu sacks defence minister

Crowds reportedly clash with police outside Israeli prime minister’s home after he sacks Yoav Gallant. Al Jazeera reports that the death toll from an Israeli strike on tents housing displaced ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Rafael prompts warnings of life-threatening conditions on Gulf Coast for rare November storm

Rafael was moving west across the Gulf of Mexico on Friday morning as the first major hurricane in the Gulf in November for almost 40 years, bringing the threat of life-threatening conditions to ...

Alabama high school football player died from a heart condition, autopsy finds

Officials say a 14-year-old football player who collapsed during practice this summer died from congestive heart failure

Sports - ABC News - November 8

Does your jaw click? Do you grind your teeth? It could be this little-known condition

About 10-15% of adults have temporomandibular disorder, a condition connected with TMJ – here’s what to know. It seems like all of my friends are having jaw pain.. As we trudged deeper into our ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Fears of new wildfires grow amid record-setting dry conditions across US

Firefighters battle fires from California to New York, while lack of rain could threaten drinking water supplies . Record-setting dry conditions in some parts of the US are raising fears of new ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Amazon launches fixed pricing for treatment of conditions such as hair loss. Hims & Hers stock drops 24%

Amazon announced Prime members can access new upfront pricing for treatment of five common conditions such as erectile disfunction and men's hair loss.

Business - CNBC - November 14

NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman addresses Wave lawsuit, field conditions: ‘Club is going to be healthy and strong’

WASHINGTON, D.C. — NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman said Saturday that the league is “working really closely” with the San Diego Wave’s new ownership following a lawsuit filed last month against ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 16

WATCH: 7-year-old with rare genetic condition rides bike for 1st time

Raanan Albert was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition called CLTC-related disorder and began learning to ride a bike during his physical therapy sessions.

Michael Irvin says Deion Sanders would be willing to coach the Cowboys under one very specific condition

Michael Irvin believes there's a way to lure Colorado coach Deion Sanders to the Cowboys

Sports - CBS Sports - November 20

How we met: ‘There was a heatwave and he didn’t have air conditioning. So I invited him to sleep on my floor’

Marc, 61, and Lori, 65, met online in 1995. They have a daughter and live in Illinois. By the time Lori was in her mid-30s, she was ready to settle down. “I was living alone in Chicago and I’d just ...

World - The Guardian - November 21

Steelers' George Pickens says Browns not a good team 'at all' after loss, claims conditions 'saved them'

Cleveland upset Pittsburgh on Thursday night

Sports - CBS Sports - November 22

Alabama A&M football player dies a month after suffering a head injury in a game

An Alabama A&M football player who suffered a head injury during a game in October has died

Sports - ABC News - Yesterday

Cyprus could become NATO member when conditions permit, country's president says

The president of Cyprus says the Mediterranean island nation could apply to become a member of NATO when its armed forces receive the necessary training and equipment with U.S. help to bring it up ...

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

Amazon workers in India join Black Friday strike action for better wages and working conditions

Amazon staff in India have joined strike action calling for better wages

World - ABC News - Yesterday

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